Job Opportunities

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Join Our Team!

Each year, Residence Life at the University of Guelph employs over 150 students across campus in a variety of exciting roles. You could be one of them! We have roles that are required to live in residence as well as some roles that are not required to live in residence.

Working on Residence Life Staff (RLS) can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn and grow outside of the classroom. Working as a student leader provides you with opportunities to enhance your leadership, communication, teamwork and conflict resolution skills.

If you have questions, please contact us at residencelife@uoguelph.ca

Hiring for the 2023-2024 academic year

We are now accepting applications for openings on Residence Life Staff for the September 2023 - April 2024 academic year!

Please see more information about all the positions available, as well as complete job descriptions in the chart below.
Applications will close on January 16, 2023 at 4:00pm. Apply for all positions through the following link: https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0NfZdr8S9OfHyp8
Interviews take place in late January into mid-February, with decisions anticipated to be communicated to applicants in late February.
Please note that successful candidates will participate in our August Residence Life Training on Campus, beginning on approximately August 17th, 2023, continuing daily through move-in weekend.

Hiring for the Winter 2023 Semester (January 2023-April 2023):

We are currently hiring for the following roles for the Winter 2023 semester. These applications will close on December 8th, 2022 at 12:00 pm (noon).

Programming Office Staff
Senior Academic Programmer
Cluster Leader - Biology (note that this specific vacancy is in Lennox Addington Residence).
We are also recriuting for our Residence Assistant Designate list, see below for information
The application can be accessed at: https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a8VFMW1V81sK7mm

Position (click for job description)	Short Description	Minimum Cumulative & Semesterly Average Requred	Remuneration	Application Link
Programming Office Staff Winter 2023	Provides programming support to fellow RLS and lead residence-wide residence enrichment efforts. 3 positions available Not required to live in residence.	65%	$3,140.20/semester	Application Link for Winter 2023 Term Application Closes December 8, 2022 12:00 pm (noon)
Cluster Leader (Biology) Winter 2023	Provides academic programming to first year students in residence. This vacancy is for a Biology cluster. 1 position available Required to live in residence.	70%	$3,140.20/semester plus RLS Meal Plan; Standardized RLS Single Room Rate	Application Link for Winter 2023 Term Application Closes December 8, 2022 12:00 pm (noon)
Senior Academic Programmer Winter 2023	Senior level Residence Staff Position - Acts as a resource for Cluster Leaders and other RLS in academic programming initiatives. Not required to live in residence. 2 positions available.	70%	$ 5,497.39/semester	Application Link for Winter 2023 Term Application Closes December 8, 2022 12:00 pm (noon)
Residence Assistant Designate (RAD) - Winter 2023	Residence Assistant Designates (RADs) may be called upon to fill Residence Assistant vacancies should they arise throughout the semester. There are no specific duties associated with being on the RAD list, however if selected to fill an RA vacancy, an RAD would then begin assuming the RA duties and would receive RA remuneration. RADs are not required to live in residence, however if selected to fill an RA vacancy, they would then move into an assigned residence community. 65% academic average (semester/cumulative) required.			Application Link for Winter 2023 Term Application Closes December 8, 2022 12:00 pm (noon)

Residence Life Staff Positions - Who Can Apply?

New Staff Positions are available to any University of Guelph student who is enrolled full-time who meets our academic requirements.

You can apply if you are a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Guelph and in good standing (i.e. no significant residence or campus conduct history).
You need a minimum cumulative and semester average of 65% (or 70% if applying for Cluster Leader or Senior Academic Programmer roles).
Please read job description for a full outline of responsibilities

Returning Staff Positions are available for current or past members of Residence Life Staff. For senior-level positions such as Senior RA, and Community Assistant, we also welcome new applicants with (significant) leadership experience to apply.

You can apply if you are a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Guelph and in good standing (i.e. no significant residence or campus conduct history).
You need a minimum cumulative and semester average of 65% (or 70% for Cluster Leader or Senior Academic Programmer roles).
Please read job description for a full outline of responsibilities
*Note on remuneration for returning RLS members in salaried positions: if you are returning to the same position (RA to RA, CL to CL, CA to CA, etc) then you will receive an additional $50/month for every year (two 4 month terms) you’ve been in the role (up to a maximum of 3 years). This equates to an additional $200 (1st year returning) or $400 (2nd year returning) per semester. If you are moving positions (DS to RA, CL to AP, RA to CL, etc) then you receive the base compensation for that position.

Residence Life Staff Positions – Required to Live on Campus
Position (Click Title to view Job Description)	Short Description	New or Returning Staff Position?	Minimum Cumulative and Semesterly Academic Average Required	Remuneration* (see above note on remuneration for returning RLS) Also note: the below amounts are under review for 2023-24; final amounts to be confirmed in Summer 2023	Application
Residence Assistant (RA) 2023-2024	• Supports a community of students in their residence area • Leader & role model for residence students • Plans & facilitates events & programs for residents • Completes overnight on-call shifts Required to live in Residence	New Staff Position	65%	$4,454.17/semester plus RLS Meal Plan; Standardized RLS Single Room Rate	Applications Now Open (click here) Closing Date: January 16, 2023, 4:00 pm
Returning Residence Assistant (RA) 2023-2024	• Supports a community of students in their residence area • Leader & role model for residence students • Plans & facilitates events & programs for residents • Completes overnight on-call shifts Required to live in Residence	Returning Staff Position	65%	$4,454.17/semester plus RLS Meal Plan; Standardized RLS Single Room Rate	Applications Now Open (click here) Closing Date: January 16, 2023, 4:00 pm
Cluster Leader (CL) 2023-2024	• Supports a community of students in their residence area, with a focus on academic skills and resources • Leader & role model for residence students • Plans & facilitates academic events & academic programs for residents • Staffs Academic Drop-in Centres A variety of academic clusters will be available Required to live in residence.	New or Returning Staff Position	70%	$3,140.20/semester plus RLS Meal Plan; Standardized RLS Single Room Rate	Applications Now Open (click here) Closing Date: January 16, 2023, 4:00 pm
Residence Assistant, Living Learning Communities (RA-LLC) 2023-2024 RA-LLC - Indigenous House 2023-2024 *RA-LLC was formerly called Programme Facilitator	Completes same job expectations as Residence Assistants, plus provides themed programming to students in our Living-Learning Communities. Available Living Learning Communities may include: Arts House Eco House French House Indigenous House (note specific job description for this community) International House Required to live in residence.	New or Returning Staff Position	65%	$5,086.89/semester plus RLS Meal Plan; Standardized RLS Single Room Rate	Applications Now Open (click here) Closing Date: January 16, 2023, 4:00 pm
Senior Residence Assistant (Sr. RA) 2023-2024	Completes same job expectations as Residence Assistants, plus • Provides additional leadership & coaching to their building team • Leads section meetings on their building team • Prepares Residence Life Staff on call schedule Required to live in residence. ~6 positions available.	Returning Staff Position, also available to applicants with significant outside leadership expereince	65%	$5,086.89/semester plus RLS Meal Plan; Standardized RLS Room Rate	Applications Now Open (click here) Closing Date: January 16, 2023, 4:00 pm
Community Assistant (CA) 2023-2024	• Provides leadership & coaching to their building team • Facilitates student conduct meetings • Leads section meetings on their building team • Prepares Residence Life Staff on-call schedule • Completes overnight on-call shifts • Plans and facilitates building-wide programming Required to live in residence. ~ 5 positions available.	Returning Staff Position, also available to applicants with significant outside leadership expereince	65%	$5,497.39/semester plus RLS Meal Plan; Standardized RLS Single Room Rate	Applications Now Open (click here) Closing Date: January 16, 2023, 4:00 pm
Community Assistant (CA) - LLCs 2023-2024	• Provides leadership & coaching to the Residence Assistant, Living Learning Communities Team • Facilitates student conduct meetings • Leads section meetings for their team • Prepares Residence Life Staff on-call schedule • Completes overnight on-call shifts • Plans and facilitates building-wide programming Required to live in residence. 1 position available.	Returning Staff Position, also available to applicants with significant outside leadership expereince	65%	$5,497.39/semester plus RLS Meal Plan; Standardized RLS Single Room Rate	Applications Now Open (click here) Closing Date: January 16, 2023, 4:00 pm
Residence Assistant Designates (RAD)	RADs may be called upon to fill Residence Assistant vacancies if available.	Residence Assistant Designates are selected from the Residence Assistant applicant pool	65%	N/A	Residence Assistant Designates are selected from the Residence Assistant applicant pool
Community Life Facilitator	Aids in the transition of upper year and mature students in residence. Required to live in West Residence. ~4 positions available	New or Returning Staff Position		$3,140.20/semester plus hourly wage for office administration hours	Not currently hiring

Residence Life Staff Positions – Not Required to Live on Campus

Position

Short Description

New or Returning Staff Position?

Minimum Cumulative and Semesterly Academic Average Required

Remuneration*
(see above note on remuneration for returning RLS)

Also note: the below amounts are under review for 2023-24

Application

Duty Staff (DS)

2023-2024

• Completes overnight on-call shifts, primarily in South Residence

Not required to live in residence. ~20 positions available.

New or Returning Staff Position

65%

Starts at $16.00/hour

Applications Now Open (click here)

Closing Date: January 16, 2023, 4:00 pm

Duty Staff Lead Hand
(DS-LH)
2023-2024

• Completes overnight on-call shifts, primarily in South Residence.

Provides additional support and coaching to the Duty Staff team.

Not required to live in residence.
1 - 2 positions available.

Returning Staff Position,
also available to applicants with significant outside leadership expereince

65%

Starts at $17.50/hour

Applications Now Open (click here)

Closing Date: January 16, 2023, 4:00 pm

Programming Office Staff

2023-2024

• Staffs the Residence Programming Office
• Helps support campus-wide events
• Supports other Residence Life Staff members with their programming efforts

Programming Office Staff will work under one of the following portfolios:
Media Coordinator
Programming Office Coordinator
Mental Health Coordinator
Residence Wide Program Coordinator

Not required to live in residence.

~5 positions available

New or Returning Staff Position

65%

$3,140.20/semester

Applications Now Open (click here)

Closing Date: January 16, 2023, 4:00 pm

Senior Academic Programmer (Sr. AP)
2023-2024

• Provides leadership and coaching for Cluster Leaders
• Staffs Academic Drop-in Centres
• Creates staffing schedule for Academic Drop-In Centres and Exam Centres
• Coordinates Academic Calendars
• Organizes large-scale academic programs

Not required to live in residence.
~ 3 positions available.

Returning Staff Position,
also available to applicants with significant outside leadership expereince

70%

$ 5,497.39/semester

Applications Now Open (click here)

Closing Date: January 16, 2023, 4:00 pm

Community Standards Assistant (CSA)
2023-2024

• Provides administrative support to the Residence Behaviour and Wellness Manager in the management of the Residence Community Living Standards (RCLS).
• Helps process educational sanctions as part of the residence conduct process

Not required to live in residence. ~2 positions available.

New or Returning Staff Position

65%

Starts at $17.00/hour

Applications Now Open (click here)

Closing Date: January 16, 2023, 4:00 pm

Seminar Facilitator (SF)
2023-2024

Creates and delivers educational seminars as part of the residence conduct process.

Not required to live in residence. ~2 positions available.

New or Returning Staff Position

65%

Starts at $17.00/hour